Cape May Court House, NJ November 7, 2016 REGULAR MEETING FLAG SALUTE THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED:

Cape May Court House, NJ November 7, 2016 REGULAR MEETING FLAG SALUTE THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED: I hereby declare that notice has been given to the Herald Times, the Atlantic City Press and posted on the bulletin board of the Middle Township Municipal Building, stating the time and place of the following meeting, as required in P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the State of New Jersey. (Sunshine Law). The Township Committee met on the above date at 6:00 PM at the Middle Township Municipal Building. Members present were Mayor Clark, Deputy Mayor DeVico, Committeemember Donohue, Township Clerk Kimberly Krauss, Business Administrator Constance Mahon, Municipal Solicitor Frank Corrado, and Township Engineer Marc DeBlasio. 1. RESOLUTION PROMOTIONS POLICE DEPARTMENT On motion by BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the following employees in the Middle Township Police Department are hereby promoted to the titles opposite their name: NAME DEPARTMENT TITLE SALARY EFF. DATE Douglas Osmundsen Public Safety Police Lieutenant $122,013.00 11/07/2016 Joshua Bryan Public Safety Police Sergeant $111,129.00 11/07/2016 Kenneth Martin Public Safety Police Sergeant $111,129.00 11/07/2016 2. SWEARING IN OF OFFICERS PROMOTIONS 3. QUESTION/ANSWER PERIOD ON AGENDA (This question and answer session shall relate only to items as outlined and pending on current agenda. Issues and concerns not related to agenda item shall be withheld to public comment portion at the conclusion of meeting.) 4. RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT FOR BILLS BILL LIST A (General Bills) On motion by governing body thereof, that payment for the following bills in the amounts indicated are hereby approved: Current Acct. $5,776,314.01 5. RESOLUTION APPROVING MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS On motion by governing body thereof, that the following minutes are approved: Work Session 10/17/2016 and Regular Meeting 10/17/2016. 6. REPORTS: The following departments have submitted their reports for the months indicated: Municipal Clerk for the month of October; Construction Official for the month of October; Zoning Official for the month of October; Tax Collector for the month of October; Sewer Billing for the of October; and Sterback Harbor for the month of October. 7. RESCHEDULING OF ADOPTION - ORDINANCE NO. 1537-16 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MIDDLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 11/21/2016 at 6:00 p.m. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS On motion by seconded by NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle that the following employee is hereby designated to the employment status listed below: NAME DEPARTMENT PREVIOUS AMENDED EFFECTIVE SALARY STATUS STATUS DATE William J. Mulligan Jr. Public Safety Telecommunications Operator F/T Telecommunications Operator P/T 11/13/2016 $15.00ph 9. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATION On motion by BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, that the following resignation listed below, is acknowledged. NAME DEPARTMENT POSITION EFFECTIVE John Hearon Sewer Sewer Repairer 11/04/2016 John Hearon Public Safety Substitute Animal Control Officer 11/04/2016 Julia Burke Public Safety EMT P/T 10/17/2016

10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CREATION OF LIEN ON PROPERTY On motion by WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.13 authorizes the governing body of every municipality the power to make, enforce, amend and repeal ordinances requiring the owner or tenant of a dwelling or of lands lying within the municipality to provide for the removal or destruction of brush, weeds, debris, etc. constituting fire hazard or injurious to public health or safety and to provide for the imposition of penalties for the violation of any such ordinance; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.40:48-2.14 authorizes the municipality the right to place a lien against such dwelling or lands to provide for the cost of removing brush, weeds debris, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has adopted Ordinance No. 316-76 known as Article I of Chapter 193 of the Code of the Township of Middle Property Maintenance ; and WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has noticed the following property owners as indicated below and furthermore these violations had not been remedied; and WHEREAS, in absence of compliance by said owners, the Township of Middle commenced and completed abatement of these violations; and WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of Middle has certified the following cost as listed. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that it hereby impose a lien on the properties listed below as indicated. FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this lien shall be filed in the Office of the Tax Collector of the Township of Middle. OWNER PROPERTY LOCATION BLOCK // LOT AMOUNT RRCH #4 LLC 19 PAULA LANE 471 // 8 $221.88 BOWEN, THOMAS J. 56 COCHRAN STREET 1057 // 17 $216.32 21 ST MORTGAGE CORP 1403 BURLEIGH ROAD 1410.01 // 3 $202.41 DORAN, LINDA A 700 ROUTE 9 SOUTH 333 // 13 $169.02 SECRETARY HOUSING & 6 WAYNE AVENUE 56.05 // 3 $196.85 URBAN DEVELOPMENT BRADY, SCOTT G & MICHELLE 512 CEDAR AVENUE 994 // 4 $145.26 GRIVAS, CONSTANTIN & KOVALEVSKAYA, K 10 EAST WILEY STREET 1031 // 14 $711.24 11. RESOLUTION AMENDING FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REMINGTON, VERNICK & WALBERG ENGINEERS CAPE MAY COUNTY OPEN SPACE PROGRAM RIO GRANDE On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, on January 6, 2015 Township Committee awarded Remington Vernick & Walberg Engineers a three year term as Township Engineer, and said contract was certified for 2016 as Resolution No. 46-16, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers shall provide engineering and application preparation services for the following: Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers Survey & Engineering Services and Application Preparation For the Cape May County Open Space application for: The Railroad Avenue Park in Rio Grande Not to Exceed $4,000.00 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE UNDER STATE CONTRACT (ITEMS A THROUGH C) On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. (a) WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase two (2) 2017 Ford F250 Pickup Trucks for use by the Township of Middle Public Works Department, and WHEREAS, through the State Contract Purchasing System, Contract #T-2100 Contract #88726, these items are available, and WHEREAS, the total amount of the purchase for two (2) 2017 Ford F250 Pickup Trucks is $70,390.00 ($35,195.00 each), and funds are available as evidenced by the Chief Financial Officer's Certification, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, State of New Jersey, County of Cape May that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to purchase two (2) 2017 Ford F250 Pickup Trucks as indicated above. Winner Ford (b) WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase one (1) 2017 Ford F250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck for use by the Township of Middle Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, through the State Contract Purchasing System, Contract #t-2100 Contract #88726, these items are available; and WHEREAS, the total amount of the purchase for one (1) 2017 Ford F250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck is $41,215.00, and funds are available as evidenced by the Chief Financial Officer's Certification; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, State of New Jersey, County of Cape May that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to purchase one (1) 2017 Ford F250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck as indicated above.

Winner Ford (c) WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase one (1) 2017 Ford F250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck for use by the Township of Middle Sewer Department; and WHEREAS, through the State Contract Purchasing System, Contract #t-2100 Contract #88726, these items are available; and WHEREAS, the total amount of the purchase for one (1) 2017 Ford F250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck is $44,105.00, and funds are available as evidenced by the Chief Financial Officer's Certification; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, State of New Jersey, County of Cape May that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to purchase one (1) 2017 Ford F250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck as indicated above. Winner Ford 13. RESOLUTION TABULATION COMMITTEE (ITEMS A THROUGH B) On motion by (a) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that Township Administrator Constance Mahon, Township Clerk Kimberly Krauss, Purchasing Agent Josh Niemann, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the bids to be taken on December 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following: NO NET LOSS TREE PLANTING (b) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that Township Administrator Constance Mahon, Township Clerk Kimberly Krauss, Purchasing Agent Josh Niemann, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the bids to be taken on December 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following: POLICE UNIFORMS 14. RESOLUTION RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND FRED LANDFORD THE FAIRWAYS On motion by WHEREAS, $386,516.34, is being held as a performance guarantee for The Fairways for site improvements at Block 335.01, Lot 5.03, otherwise known as 600 Bayberry Drive, and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer for the project has conducted his inspection and certified that all improvements have been completed; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Administrator for the Township of Middle has recommended that the performance bond be released; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey (NJS 40:55D-1 et. seq.) requires such a release upon recommendation by the Township Engineer; and governing body thereof, that the bond in the amount of $386,516.34 is hereby released. 15. RESOLUTION SEWER ADJUSTMENT On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that a bill adjustment due to the property listed below, which was billed for 2 sewer units and whereas the 2 nd unit is not completed at this time. Account Block Lot Property location 2017 13893 1413 7 12 East Secluded Lane $560.00 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT (ITEMS A THROUGH B) On motion by (a) WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has a need to acquire three (3) Muffin Monster Pump Grinders as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the total value of all services will exceed $17,500, and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is deemed to expire on December 31, 2016, and WHEREAS, JWC Environmental has submitted a proposal on August 9th indicating they will product and delivery services for $121,010.00, and WHEREAS, JWC Environmental has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that JWC Environmental has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Middle in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the JWC Environmental from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, State of New Jersey, County of Cape May that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution, and JWC Environmental (b) WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has a need to install three (3) Muffin Monster Pump Grinders as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the total value of all services will not exceed $17,500, and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is deemed to expire on December 31, 2016, and WHEREAS, Deltronics Corporation has submitted a proposal on September 22nd indicating they will provide installation services as the manufacturer s preferred installer for $15,449.00, and WHEREAS, Deltronics Corporation has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Deltronics Corporation has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Middle in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Deltronics Corporation from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, State of New Jersey, County of Cape May that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution, and Deltronics Corporation 17. RESOLUTION REFUND OF TAXES (ITEMS A THROUGH B) On motion by (a) WHEREAS, a refund is due to veteran deductions granted by the Cape May County Board of Taxation. ACCT BLOCK LOT OWNER/LOCATION 2016 13833 1410.02 38 Nagel, Robert E & Amy S 308 Ridge Rd Cape May, NJ 08204 $250.00 Property location: 308 Ridge Rd BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, that the Chief Financial Officer be instructed to draw check in the above noted amounts\ payable to the above mentioned party, as a refund of 2016 taxes BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be given to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle. (b) WHEREAS, the following refund is due to the homeowner listed below who has been granted 100% disabled American Veteran status as of August 9, 2016 by the Cape May County Board of Taxation. ACCT BLOCK LOT OWNER/LOCATION 2016 6537 421 7 Hemphill, William F $430.36 91 Millman Blvd Del Haven, NJ 08251 Property location: 91 Millman Blvd NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that the Chief Financial Officer is instructed to draw check in the above noted amount payable to the above mentioned party, as a refund of 2016 taxes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be given to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle. 18. RESOLUTION CANCELLATION OF TAXES On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, a cancellation of taxes is due to the property owner listed below as they have been granted 100% disabled American Veteran status. ACCT BLOCK LOT OWNER/LOCATION 2016 2017 6537 421 7 Hemphill, William $1,212.03 $1,547.37 Property location: 91 Millman Blvd 19. RESOLUTION RELEASE OF TRUST ACCOUNTS On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, certain monies held in Trust Accounts from time to time may have balances remaining after all fees have been paid, and WHEREAS, the applicants are entitled to a refund of this money. governing body thereof, that upon request of the Zoning Officer the following balances in the Trust Accounts, as listed on the attached sheets, shall be released.

20. RESOLUTION INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM (ITEMS A THROUGH B) On motion by (a) WHEREAS, R.S. 40A: 4-87 provides the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of any Special Item of Revenue in the budget of any Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount whereof was not determined at the time of adoption of budget, and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an appropriation for an equal amount. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, hereby requests the director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of additional items of revenue in the budget of the year 2016 in the sum of: FY 2014 JAG Bulletproof Vest Grant $3,067.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that like sum be and the same is hereby appropriated under the following caption: FY 2014 JAG Bulletproof Vest Grant $3,067.25 (b) WHEREAS, R.S. 40A: 4-87 provides the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of any Special Item of Revenue in the budget of any Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount whereof was not determined at the time of adoption of budget, and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an appropriation for an equal amount. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, hereby requests the director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of additional items of revenue in the budget of the year 2016 in the sum of: 2016 Division of Criminal Justice Body Armor Grant $4,670.33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that like sum be and the same is hereby appropriated under the following caption: 2016 Division of Criminal Justice Body Armor Grant $4,670.33 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT ANZELONE ELECTRIC POLICE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER/ CONFERENCE ROOM On motion by WHEREAS, the Township of Middle is in the process of upgrading various components of the Police Department Emergency Operations Center/Conference room, and WHEREAS, the Anzelone Electric has donated their electrical services to the Township of Middle towards the above reference project, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29 authorizes the acceptance bequests, legacies and gifts by local units, and WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has been offered a gift of electrical labor services valued at $, and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Middle wishes to recognize that the acceptance of the aforesaid gift will benefit the taxpayers of the Township of Middle by defraying some of the costs associated with said project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that the Township Committee does hereby authorize the acceptance of the donation of electrical services, valued at $, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29. 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SEWER EASEMENT BETWEEN MIDDLE TOWNSHIP AND THE MIDDLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, the Township of Middle maintains a sewer line that runs beneath the property, owned by the Middle Township Board of Education, on which Middle Township Elementary School #1 is located; and WHEREAS, a planned addition to Middle Township Elementary School will require a relocation of that sewer line; and WHEREAS, to enable Middle Township to maintain and service that sewer line, it is necessary that the Board of Education (as grantor) and the Township (as grantee) enter into an Easement Agreement affording the township access to maintain and service the sewer line; and WHEREAS, for a nominal consideration, the Board of Education is willing to grant, and the Township is willing to accept, such an easement; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Middle has determined that it is in the Township s best interest to enter into such an Easement Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, on this 7 TH day of November 2016, be it RESOLVED by the Middle Township Committee as follows: 1. The averments of the preamble are incorporated herein by reference. 2. Middle Township is hereby authorized to enter into an Easement Agreement, in the form attached hereto, with the Middle Township Board of Education, affording the Township an easement by which to access the relocated sewer line on the property of Middle Township Elementary School #1. 3. The appropriate Township officials are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate this Easement Agreement. 4. Once it has been executed by both parties, the Township shall cause the Easement Agreement to be recorded. 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately, according to law.

23. RESOLUTION TRANSFER OF FUNDS On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, it is legal and lawful to make budget transfers on and after the first day of November in any budget year; and NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and the State of New Jersey, that the following transfers of budget appropriations be made in the budget of Middle Township for the year 2016: From To 6-01-20-130-130-200 **FINANCIAL ADM OTHER EXPENSES 1,000.00 6-01-28-370-370-111 RECREATION SALARY & WAGES 2,000.00 6-01-20-130-131-111 GRANTS ADMIN SALARY & WAGES 4,650.00 6-01-20-165-165-249 ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,000.00 6-01-20-150-150-200 **ASSESSMT OF TAXES OTHER EXPE 7,600.00 6-01-23-220-220-411 GROUP INSURANCE PREMIUMS 43,500.00 6-01-31-446-446-475 NATURAL GAS 3,300.00 6-01-31-460-460-475 GASOLINE 17,000.00 6-07-55-502-502-200 UTILITY - OTHER EXPENSES 32,900.00 6-01-20-105-106-299 KRONOS TIMEKEEPING 1,000.00 6-01-28-370-370-200 RECREATION OTHER EXPENSES 2,000.00 6-01-20-105-105-111 HUMAN RESOURCES SALARY & WAGES 4,650.00 6-01-23-310-310-200 **PUB BUILD/GRNDS OTHER EXPENSES 5,000.00 6-01-20-150-150-111 ASSESSMT OF TAXES SAL & WAGES 7,600.00 6-01-23-221-221-411 HEALTH CARE WAIVER 43,500.00 6-01-31-440-440-475 TELEPHONE COSTS 17,000.00 6-01-31-445-445-475 WATER 3,300.00 6-07-55-502-504-351 CMCMUA USER CHARGE 32,900.00 24. RESOLUTION APPOINTMENTS (ITEMS A THROUGH D) On motion by (a) BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Middle, that Kimberly Krauss be and is hereby appointed as Fund Commissioner to the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund, effective December 1, 2016, to represent the Township of Middle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Anne Garrison be and is appointed as Alternate Fund Commissioner to the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund effective December 1, 2016. (b) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that the following person be and are hereby appointed to the term of office opposite their name: NAME BOARD POSITION TERM EFFECTIVE TERM EXPIRES Joseph Renczkowski Shade Tree Member 11/07/2016 12/31/2021* Commission Tom Clark Shade Tree Commission Member 11/07/2016 12/31/2021* * Filling unexpired term of office. (c) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that the following person be and are hereby appointed to the board/position for the term of office opposite their name: NAME BOARD TERM EFFECTIVE TERM EXPIRES SALARY Christina Lillemon Rent Leveling Board 11/07/2016 12/31/2016 $850.00 Margo Silcox Ethics Board 11/07/2016 12/31/2016 $850.00 (d) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, the following appointments are hereby amended and acknowledged: POSITION NAME EFFECTIVE Fund Commissioner ACMJIF Kimberly Krauss 12/01/2016 Alternate Fund Commissioner ACMJIF Anne Garrison 12/01/2016 Delaware Bayshore Council Member Nancy Sittineri 12/01/2016 116,950.00 116,950.00

25. RESOLUTION REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND RIO GRANDE 9 LLC. - On motion by WHEREAS, $680,373.75 is being held as a performance guarantee of Rio Grande 9 LLC for Block 1436.01, Lot 6, otherwise known as 3150 Route 9 South; and WHEREAS, the Engineer has conducted his inspection and determined that improvements having a value of $217,600.65 have been completed; and WHEREAS, it has been further recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be reduced to $462,773.10; and governing body thereof, that the performance guarantee as listed above be and is hereby reduced. 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE THROUGH THE CAPE MAY COUNTY CO-OP CONTRACT FOR ROCK SALT (BULK) On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, the Township of Middle wishes to continue to purchase rock salt (bulk) from the lowest responsible bidder under the Cape May County Co-Op Specification # 44, 25CMACP 02-44-16; and WHEREAS, the County of Cape May, through the Co-Op program awarded a contract to Mid-Atlantic Salt, LLC (Contract No. 16-231), 1305 Hollow Cove, Narberth, PA 19072 and also Chemical Equipment Labs, DE Inc. (Contract No. 16-232), 3920 A Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be made available in the 2016 budget for $11,000.00, and the line item appropriation to be charged is # T-17-00-889-000-001 ; and WHEREAS, the Township is authorized to make purchases through cooperative and State contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 and 12; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Purchasing Agent to purchase rock salt (bulk) though the Cape May County Co- Op Specification # 44, 25CMACP 02-44-16; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue purchase orders to Mid-Atlantic Salt, LLC and also Chemical Equipment Labs, DE Inc. 27. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER APPOINTMENT NEW HIRE On motion by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Transfer Program through New Jersey Civil Service Commission provides the opportunity for eligible New Jersey state and local government employees with permanent civil service status to transfer between local to local employment jurisdictions while maintaining their permanent status, and WHEREAS, this program promotes more efficient public service by allowing civil service jurisdictions to share talented and experienced individuals with other governmental sectors, and WHEREAS, all parties involved in the transfer (the transferring employee, the sending jurisdiction, the receiving jurisdiction, and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission) must agree to the transfer for it to be completed. A transfer is not valid until approved by the Civil Service Commission. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that the Governing Body of the Township of Middle does hereby acknowledge and approve the preparation of an Intergovernmental Transfer for Dylan Young, Police Officer effective November 21, 2016 at the step 2 salary of $39,267.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Human Resources, and/or any other required official of the Township of Middle, is hereby authorized to process all receiving agency forms in connection with said transfer. 28. PUBLIC COMMENT: Motion to adjourn meeting 1 st : 2 nd : Pass on Roll Call: